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The effects of modern life on our gut health and what to do about it

With the advent of ultra-processed foods and the over-use of pharmaceuticals, what do we...

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Bitters: Why herbalists love them and how they help digestion

In botanical medicine, we value the gentle but consistent effects bitters have in promoting...

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Why there is such an increase in allergies and what herbalism can do about it?

People are having stronger symptoms and more hypersensitivity allergic reactions. Vilma Matuleviciute explores why...

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Cleansing from the Ayurvedic perspective: Which cleanse is suitable?

Jo Webber explores why short periods of regular cleansing are an important part of...

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Cleansing from the Ayurvedic perspective: Why do we need ‘to cleanse’?

Jo Webber explores why not feeling our best offers an invitation from our bodies...

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Herbs suitable for diabetics

Type 2 diabetes is increasingly common in industrially developed societies. Simon Mills explores the...

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Green gold: The incredible benefits of matcha

Matcha is a unique form of bright emerald green tea. Here we discuss its...

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Healthy oils

Fat can be healthy, you just have to pick the right ones. We will...

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Healthy weight

Maintaining a balanced body weight and appearance is a constant pressure in the modern...

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Relaxation

We all need to relax sometimes. Modern living is stressful and our adrenal glands...

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The joys of being a vegetarian

The vegetarian world is a colourful, nutritious and exciting place; perhaps more than you...

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Rainbow food and phytonutrients

Many of the very compounds that protect plants from attack also have an immensely...

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Adaptogens

Adaptogens help the body to adapt, adjust and recalibrate itself depending on our emotional...

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Your Ayurvedic menstrual cycle

In Ayurveda, the menstrual cycle has its very own Vata, Kapha and Pitta stage....

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What is detoxification?

Traditional systems of healthcare have used purification and cleansing techniques for centuries, here we...

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Skin inflammations in Ayurveda

Skin inflammations are becoming increasingly common, with atopic dermatitis or eczema affecting 1–3% of...

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The Ayurvedic approach to digestive health and nutrition

In this article Sebastian Pole looks at the Ayurvedic perspective of how both the...

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Seasonal eating and fasting with Ayurveda

The change in atmosphere and temperature moving from the bright summer months into the...

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